A/C Designs of St. Augustine, LLC Blog: Archive for the ‘Heat Pumps’ Category

Why St. Augustine Residents Are Choosing Heat Pumps

Monday, December 12th, 2016

If you’re looking for the perfect comfort system to get you through the year, you need to hear about why so many local residents are choosing heat pumps over other whole-home cooling systems. Sure, most of the year is hot and humid in our part of Florida. But a heat pump actually provides heating and cooling in one.

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The One Comfort System We Recommend for Any Homeowner

Monday, November 28th, 2016

When you hear the term “heat pump” for the first time, you may think that this is not the right whole-house comfort system for someone living in Florida. After all, in our part of the country, we don’t get very much cold weather, and we are typically more concerned about air conditioning.

But we actually recommend heat pumps to homeowners in any part of the country, even here in the Ponte Vedra Beach area. That’s because a heat pump is actually a heating and cooling system in one.

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How a Heat Pump Is Like a Regular Central AC Unit

Monday, April 18th, 2016

If you’re shopping around for a new heating and/or air conditioning system, you might have found some information about heat pumps. Heat pumps are heating and air conditioning systems all-in-one. In some areas, homeowners need a backup heater in order to compensate for extremely low outdoor temperatures. But in Florida, it’s the perfect system for any whole-home air conditioning replacement.

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How Variable Speed Technology Keeps You More Comfortable

Monday, December 14th, 2015

One of the latest technological advancements in the manufacturing of heat pumps, furnaces, and AC equipment is the variable speed blower fan. A variable-speed heat pump is one of the best options for whole-home heating and cooling in our area due to the high levels of efficiency and precision heating and cooling it offers. Take a look at how it works and why we recommend these to so many customers!

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Heat Pumps Provide Efficient Heating and AC for Florida Homeowners

Monday, November 30th, 2015

Your whole-home heating and cooling equipment is old and worn down, and it’s just about time to consider a replacement. Have you thought about the efficiency and convenience of a high-efficiency heat pump? A heat pump provides heating and cooling with a single system, meaning you only have to worry about a single installation.

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Take a Look at the Advantages of a Variable Speed Heat Pump

Monday, October 12th, 2015

“Variable speed” is a term that is relatively new to HVAC. Older air conditioning and heating systems did not have the ability to efficiently control fan speed in quite the same way as today’s variable speed heat pumps do. With a standard system, a blower fan runs at a single speed, and continues to blow air until the temperature in the home has reached the setting on the thermostat. But new technology has allowed for the creation of variable speed heat pumps for the ultimate in efficiency and performance.

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How Does a Heat Pump Work?

Monday, September 28th, 2015

A heat pump is the perfect comfort system for many homes in our area. Yet, so few people know about these systems, and that they make excellent replacements for aging air conditioners. A heat pump is a cooling and heating system in one, but the essential design is like that of an air conditioner. To understand how a heat pump works, you’ll first have to know about air conditioners.

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Schedule Professional Maintenance for Your Heat Pump at Least Twice a Year!

Monday, September 14th, 2015

A heat pump is a unique piece of equipment because the same components are used to cool down a home as are used to heat it. These systems use the air around them to absorb and release heat, and they are a fantastic choice in places such as Florida where extreme weather is not much of a concern.

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How a Heat Pump Can Save You Money Year Round

Monday, June 15th, 2015

One of the most important things to look for in a brand new air conditioner is efficiency, as energy bills really tend to skyrocket in the summertime. And when you choose a heat pump, you’ll get efficiency, performance, durability, and more! Heat pumps are some of the most efficient cooling and heating systems there are, especially if you live in a warmer climate. Here’s how you can save money each year by installing this unique unit.

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